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    Memorial

    Sir John Moore

    Bust of Sir John Moore, Sandgate Esplanade, Kent

    Source: Sharky Ward

    1/6

    Current Location

    Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, Shepway, Kent, CT20 3DA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TR 20056 35067

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    Type of Memorial
    Serviceman / Servicewoman
    WMR Reference Number
    66030
    Description
    A pillar built of reconstituted stone, on which is mounted a bust of Moore and a dedicatory plaque.
    Inscription
    THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED IN 1999 TO/ COMMEMORATE THE INSPIRING EXAMPLE OF THE/ (illegible on image) PATRIOTIC LIFE OF/ LIEUTENANT GENERAL (name) (remainder not viewable)
    War
    Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname
    Maker(s)
    • Professor V C Bonanni, Sculptor

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    19 November 1909

    Relatives/ Friends of the fallen

    Components

    Pillar

    Height: 2100mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Unknown


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1344165

    Sculpture

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Unknown


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1344165

    Plaque

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Unknown


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1344165

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    296743

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    • The Times: - 11 January 1909, p. 13. - 14 January 1909, p. 15. - 18 January 1909, p. 9. - 25 June 1909, p. 1; 7. - 26 July 1909, p. 8. - 20 August 1909, p. 9. - 21 August 1909, p. 9. - 20 October 1909, p. 13. - 19 November 1909, p. 15.